R&D ENGINEER

Company: Crawford Thomas Recruiting
Location: Culver City
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Experienced R&D Engineer
Salary: $90,000-$125,000 (negotiable)
This opportunity for a flexible and hands-on individual with a degree in mechanical engineering,
physics or a related field.
In addition to performing high-level design and engineering work, the mechanical engineer will
collaborate with a team of engineers in the US, Germany and Switzerland. Ideal candidates will
have recent work experience in an R&D environment, preferably with products used in building
construction.
Job description:

• Research, design, evaluate and innovate products and equipment to meet market needs
• Guide and manage product development, including fabrication drawings and work instructions
• Perform mechanical design and engineering of luxury fenestration components
• Develop and oversee manufacturing of newly designed projects
• Coordinate and oversee engineering tasks, including design, computer simulation,
• prototyping, fabrication, assembly and implementation of QA procedures
• Closely work together with legal department for trademark protection
• Lead team of engineers
• Improve current products for the US market
• Understand a custom situation and develop a tailored solution for it
• Reconcile all technical issues with our factory and other internal departments Essential Qualifications:
  • Degree or Diploma in mechanical engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably in both industrial and research settings
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Software skills: AutoCAD, Inventor/Autodesk, Microsoft Office
  • Creativity and self-motivation to solve unique technical problems
  • Practical workshop experience (Metal working)
  • Flexible and hands-on
  • Strong communication skills
  • Language skills: fluent in English Preferred Qualifications:
    • Fenestration experience is a strong plus
    • Product testing experience is a strong plus
    • Experience in collaborating with patent lawyers is a plus

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